Pan-Seared Chicken with Porcini-Chestnut Sauce with Steamed Spinach and Orzo Recipe

Name: Pan-Seared Chicken with Porcini-Chestnut Sauce with Steamed Spinach and Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds orzo pasta; 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup chopped shallots; 1/2 cup dry sherry; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup chopped canned or bottled shelled chestnuts; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 12 ounces spinach, cleaned and steamed in the microwave

Servings: persons

2 pounds orzo pasta
1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped shallots
1/2 cup dry sherry
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup chopped canned or bottled shelled chestnuts
1/2 cup heavy cream
12 ounces spinach, cleaned and steamed in the microwave

1
Cook orzo according to package directions.
2
Soak mushrooms in 1 cup hot water for 10 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to hot pan.
5
Sear 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
6
Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
7
To the same pan, add garlic and shallots and saute 3 minutes, until soft.
8
Add sherry and thyme and cook 1 minute.
9
Return chicken to pan with the chicken broth and chestnuts.
10
Drain mushrooms through a paper towel-lined sieve and add to pan with the strained soaking liquid.
11
Simmer 5 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
12
Remove 2 chicken breast halves and reserve for another meal.
13
To the skillet, add heavy cream and simmer 2 minutes.
14
Remove from heat and serve chicken and mushroom sauce over half of the orzo pasta, reserving second half of orzo for another meal.
15
Serve spinach on the side.

1348

kcal

Calories

Fat

173

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds orzo pasta, 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, and more.

Yes, Pan-Seared Chicken with Porcini-Chestnut Sauce with Steamed Spinach and Orzo falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pan-Seared Chicken with Porcini-Chestnut Sauce with Steamed Spinach and Orzo

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